1.) Local Heroes project - recap: How did it go? Where are we going from here?
- You will now try to see if your local leader can come and talk to our class. Your role is to find them and ask them to talk to our class about their leadership roles in the community.
2.) The Falling Man
- Take notes during the video to help you answer the following discussion topic questions in this page (discussion tab at the top):
1.) Why are images censored. Should they be censored in a democratic society?
2.) If he was your relative, would you want to know?
3.) Library @ 1:20pm to sign out textbooks
Tuesday, Sept 14, 2010
1.) Finish The Falling Man Documentary
2.) Questions after the doc:
- Any changes to your answers from yesterday? Any additions?
- In your opinion, would it be okay to build a Mosque at Ground Zero?
4.) Chapter 1 Timeline Assignment
- create a timeline called "Roots and Birth of Democratic Citizenship" (p. 7-21)
- Include dates, titles of events, descriptions of events, and why the event is important to democratic citizenship?
- Use your notebook to brainstorm
- Use the paper provided for your good copy
Wednesday, Sept 15, 2010
1.) Continue with the Timeline
- Due on Friday. This is the last day to work on it in class.
2.) Powerpoint notes - Types of Governments
Thursday, Sept 16, 2010
In the Library - Media Literacy Lesson (researching and dissecting info on the internet)
3.) Search the internet for informational websites for Thomas Hobbes & John Locke:
- Find 2 websites for each of the people above (4 in total)
- Complete the evaluation forms for all 4 websites
- Write 1 paragraph comparing Thomas Hobbes & John Locke's views of citizenship and government.
- Write 1 paragraph that either supports Hobbes or Locke, or counters either person's views.
2.) Guest Speaker - Marilyn Miller
- examples of civic action projects
Friday, Sept 24, 2010
Computer Labtime:
1.) finish and post isms projects
2.) Brainstorm ideas for Civic Action Projects
Monday, Sept 27, 2010
1.) Adam Smith vs Carl Marx Articles
- make a "T" chart with info about both topics
- with a partner 'be' one of the two personalities and share the info
2.) Political Ideologies powerpoint notes
Tuesday, Sept 28, 2010
1.) Finish "T" charts with your partner
2.) Exit Pass (in your notebook)
- Who would you rather be, Smith or Marx? What do you like about their ideas? Why?
3.) "A State of Mind" video
- about life in North Korea
- In your notebooks, write the following questions and answers:
1.) Provide at least four examples of how North Korea is a totalitarian state.
2.) Provide at least five examples of how North Korea demonstrates the characteristics of a communist and/or fascist state.
Wednesday, Sept 29, 2010
1.) Finish "A State of Mind" video
Film Trailer:
2.) Homework: post a discussion response to my question about the video (discussion tab on this page)
Thursday, Sept 30, 2010
1.) Capitalism vs Communism Quiz
2.) Finish last 10 minutes of A State of Mind
3.) A-B Partners:
- What did you find interesting about the film?
- Individualism vs group mentality
4.) Introduction to Essay-Writing (prep for provincial exam)
- handouts
- marking rubrics
- samples
Friday, Oct 1, 2010
In-class write (Essay):
- In your opinion, explain which one is more important to a society, individual rights or group mentality? Make sure to describe both of the terms and provide several examples for your answer.
Homework:
- go to the following link: Political Ideologies Quiz
- complete the quiz and post it on the Political Spectrum page under Civics 11 Projects.
Monday, Oct 4, 2010
1.) Essays from Friday:
- Partner share - fill out the big chart for your partner's essay
- complete the check list for your own essay
- complete your big chart with more info to write the good copy of your essay
- write good copy - due Thursday
2.) British Parliamentary History
- Tony's Law - documentary
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2010
1.) Worktime:
- finish good copy of friday's essay (due tomorrow)
- Chapter 2 assignment
2.) Big Sugar Documentary
- on the conspiracy of Britain retaining Canada after the Seven Years' War, the sugar industry, and the slave trade,
Thursday, Oct 7, 2010
1.) Community Service - clean up school grounds
2.) Finish Big Sugar Doc
Friday, Oct 8, 2010
1.) Current Events: (follow articles and videos on Current Events page under Links)
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Warm Clothes Drive - bring clothes on Tuesday to school to distribute to the less fortunate.
2.) Worktime:
- finish and hand in any INC work from progress reports
- Chapter 2 Assignment - due Friday.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010
1.) Worktime:
- finish and hand in any INC work
- Chapter 2 Assignment
2.) Introduce the Civic Mirror Project
- hand out Student Manuals
- covered Section 1 on the Manual
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Happiness Lesson
1.) What makes you happy?
2.) What is happiness?
- how media portrays happiness
- definition and description
3.) How to attain happiness?
- temporary vs ultimate
4.) Randy Pausch example
- see it in My Cool Stuff page, under Education
- look for it on Youtube
5.) Oxford Happiness Quiz
Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Room 113 - Computer Lab
1.) Reading Check #1 - Civic Mirror Student Manual Question Sheet for Part 1 (to help undertand the game)
2.) Receive username, country name, and password to log in to Civic Mirror website
3.) Work through p. 48 on Student Manual when logged in to go through the What-To-Do Section of the Practice Run of the game.
4.) Homework:
- Read Through Part 2 (p. 18-47) to get a better understanding of playing the game for Monday.
- Be ready for Reading Check #2 on Monday - It will be used as a Quiz
- We will run activities from the Civic Mirror website & the Student Manuals for the next 2 weeks
- Chapter 2 Assignment due on Thursday, Oct 21, 2010
Monday, Oct 18, 2010
Civic Mirror
Topic: Finish Practice Run & Create National Identity
Rm 113
- as a class, you will come up with a country name, history, culture, sloga, and symbols.
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010
Topic: Setting-Up Country Scenarios
- vote on new country's symbols (Canananada)
Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010
Topic: Create National Identity #2 & Citizen Profiles
Rm 113
- log on to civicmirror.com and create your family. Type Canananada as the country. Same usernames and passwords as before.
Thursday, Oct 21, 2010
Topic: National Constitution #1
- BNA Act
- Constitution Activity - paraphrasing in groups
Monday, Oct 25, 2010
Topic: National Constitution #2
1.) What are Human Rights?
-Write guesses in your notebooks.
2.) The Story of Human Rights - youtube
- Write notes from the video - explanation & examples & the rights
3.) Constitution Activity (student manual p. 58-64)
- paraphrase the Canadian Constitution in 6 groups
- make a good copy for other groups to read
- evaluate the other groups' simplified clauses with the
Evaluation sheets provided by me
- hand in your group's clauses and evaluations for marks
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010
Topic: Constitution/Branches of Government
1.) Rick Mercer - Everything you Wanted to Know About Canadian Government (video on Civics 11 Videos page)
2.) Finish group evaluations of paraphrasing of clauses of the constitution
3.) Three-Ringed Circus Cartoon from Schoolhouse Rock (on Civics 11 Video page)
4.) Canadian vs American Branches of Government - Charts & Notes
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010
Topic: Canadian Political Parties/Elections
1.) Finish Branches of Government notes
2.) Canadian National Parties - notes, handout, and student quiz from earlier in the semester
3.) Create Student Political Parties Activity - from Civic Mirror Student Manual Lesson
- Read p. 65 - create a "T" chart on your notes - Civic Mirror Political System VS Canada's Politcal System
- Follow instructions on p.66-68 to form political parties
- Time to mingle and create parties
Thursday, Oct 28, 2010
Topic: Election Campaigns
Rm 113
1.) Rick Mercer Rant - Voting 101
2.) With your newly Created Parties - students must create an election campaign leading to our class elections:
- Create posters, platform, speeches, and debate questions for opposing parties.
Reminder: Election speeches will take place on Monday, Nov 1, 2010
Friday, Oct 29, 2010
Topic: Elections
Rm 113
Continue creating political parties election campaigns - posters (leader and issues), Platform (in a document or powerpoint), Leader's speech, questions for the other parties.
- Speeches, debates, and voting will take place on Wednesday
- The Hex Auction will take place on Thursday - Game On!
Monday, Nov 1, 2010
Topic: Election Campaigns
Rm 113
Carry on with your political parties - creating election campaigns
- Students bid on properties in Canananada (land, homes, businesses)
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010
1.) Reflection of the last 3 weeks of the Civic Mirror - Pre-game Activities
- How is the game useful and meaningful to gain understanding of the political process?
- What did you learn about politics?
- How can we apply what we learned to our lives and the 'real' world?
2.) Worktime - Last day to hand-in any INCs for Term 1.
3.) Review of the Canadian Political Structure & Process
- Who's Who in the Zoo? (3 branches)
- Rock the Vote - Election Process
- Who's who in the other zoo? (Provincial & Municipal politics)
(#3 will take several days - get ready!)
Friday, Nov 12, 2010
1.) Work Day:
- finish chapter 2 assignment - last possible day
- work on Chapter 3 Questions:
1.) Civic Mirror Pre-Game Self-Assessment
- 3 questions to see what learning is taking place
2.) Elections in Canada (federal) - notes
3.) Election Process - animations (First Past the Post and Single Tranferable Vote)
- referendum questions in the last BC election
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010
1.) Work Time:
- MPs must meet to prepare for tomorrow's Winter Session - assign roles, prepare structure, propose bills
- Chapter 3 Questions - due next thursday
2.) How Bills Become Laws - notes & Schoolhouse Rock cartoon - I'm Only a Bill
Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010
Civic Mirror Winter Session - House of Commons Event
1.) organize class room to look like the House of Commons floor
2.) Print agenda and proposed bill for MPs
3.) run through agenda - Speaker of the House, PM, Opposition, Readings of Bills (first to vote) - no Senate in Canananada
4.) Finish How Bills Become Laws notes
- readings
- Senate
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010
1.) Work time: - chapter 3 Questions due next Thursday
2.) Finish Laws notes
Friday, Nov 19, 2010
1.) Civic Action Project Ideas:
- Are We Digital Dummies? Documentary from CBC on Technology Addictions, Social, and Health Issues
2.) Computer Room:
- Open Market Event in Civic Mirror - buy, trade, rent property in the game.
- Make sure you check the website over the weekend to see if your wheelings and dealings have gone through
- Email or text students who were away to tell them to check in to the game to allow for deals to go through
- We will be in rm 111 on Monday to continue
Monday, Nov 22, 2010
1.) Continue Open Market Event in rm 111
- keep 'living' and taking care of your family by buying, selling and trading.
2.) Civic Action Projects
- answer the following petition form so that I know what your project is about
- work on Phase 1 from the criteria sheet given out on Thursday, Sept 23 on this page.
Reminder: midterm test on Monday - chapter 1, 2, and 3
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010
1.) Defining the Senate - notes & article on reforming the Senate
2.) Worktime - finish chapter 3 questions
3.) Federal Government Structure chart
Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010
1.) Fed. Govt Structure Chart
2.) Judicial Branch notes
3.) Provincial Govt Structure notes - comparison of fed govt
Reminder:
- Chapter 3 Questions due Monday
- Midterm test Monday (chapter1,2,3)
Thursday, Nov 25, 2010
1.) Review of Chapter 1 & 2 (on the midterm test):
- political ideologies
- history of Democracy (chap 1 timeline)
- history of democracy and citizenship rights in Canada (remember the timeline)
2.) worktime:
- finish chapter 3 questions
- make a cheat sheet for the midterm - you can bring one piece of paper (8 X 11) filled with notes back-to-back to use for the midterm.
Monday, Nov 29, 2010
1.) Midterm Exam
2.) take notes on terms you didn't understand on the test
3.) End of war - Treaty of Versailles at the Paris Peace Conference
Thursday, Dec 2, 2010
Class Activity - Paris Peace Conference Role Play
Purpose: to see how countries' agendas shaped the Treaty of Versailles at the end of WWI
- class is divided into The Big Three - France, Britain, and US
- you are given information sheets, decision sheet, and scoring sheet to go over with your country
- the activity is divided into 3 phases - planning, negotiation, and conference
Friday, Dec 3, 2010
Midterm Exam rewrite
Monday, Dec 6, 2010
Computer Lab ( room 111) - Working on Civic Action Projects
-work on your write ups please
- use the questions on the criteria sheet to complete the Phases
- Phase 1 will be due on Dec 17th (last day before the break)
o Reichstag o National Socialist Worker’s Party (NAZI) o Jewish people in Germany in 1930s o Mein Kamf o Communist Party o chancellor and president o Paul von Hindenburg o Hermann Göring o emergency powers o Reich Citizenship Law / Nuremburg Laws o Kristallnacht o Holocaust o “Final Solution” 3.) Fog of War - video
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010
1.) Apartheid powerpoint
2.) A Democracy Triumphs vocab list:
1. apartheid 2. Population Registration Act (and classifications with explanations) 3. homelands 4. African National Congress (ANC) 5. peaceful protest 6. Sharpeville Massacre 7. Nelson Mandela 8. political prisoners 9. British Commonwealth 10. economic and political sanctions (methods of pressuring South Africa to change racist policies – give examples) 11. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker 12. International aid organizations – give examples 13. F.W. de Clerk 14. 1993 Novel Peace Prize 15. 1994 South Africa election (why important & outcome)
3.) UN Declaration of Human Rights video from YouTube:
- example of the policies the UN puts in place
4.) Shake Hands With the Devil video
- Romeo Delaire's experience in the Rwandan Genocide of 1994
- the failures of the United Nations in global conflicts
5.) Exit Pass:
- write a response to the Shake Hands With the Devil entry on the Discussion tab at the top of this page
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010
1.) Finish Shake Hands With the Devil video
2.) Civic Action Project work time:
- hand in Phase 1 write up by Friday
3.) United Nations vocab list for Chapter 4:
1. League of Nations 2. United Nations (UN) 3. UN Charter 4. Lester B. Pearson 5. General Assembly (& details of how works) 6. Security Council (& details of how works) 7. veto 8. permanent members (name countries as well) 9. Peaceful Resolutions to conflicts – name 3 examples 10. Secretary General 11. Lloyd Axworthy ( relation to Un & issues involved with) 12. ECOSOC (what is, & name 5 programs it oversees) 13. UNESCO 14. WHO 15. IMF 16. International law (purpose and how conducted overseas) 17. International Law Commission 18. International Court of Justice 19. The Hague, Netherlands 20. NATO
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010
Computer lab (rm 113)Worktime:- Holocaust & Apartheid vocab lists (chapter 4) due Friday- Civic Action Project Phase 1 due Friday- United Nations vocab list (chapter 4) due first day back from holiday- Chapter 5 Questions due first Friday back from holiday
1.) p. 121 textbook - Think...Discuss...Act Eric Fromm's "sane society"
- with a partner, answer the 3 questions
- prepare to report out
- Class discussion from the 3 questions
2.) Worktime:
- chapter 4 vocab
Thursday, Jan 6, 2010
1.) Worktime
- finish chapter 4 vocabulary lists
- work on Chapter 5 questions
2.) Respecting Diversity
- Example from chart in textbook
- Women's Rights
- RCMP Uniform - Baltej Dhillon
Friday, Jan 7, 2010
Computer Lab - rm 113
Work on:
- Civic Action Projects - Phases 1-4
- finish other work
Monday, Jan 10, 2010
Computer Lab - Rm 113
1.) Progress reports handed out
2.) complete and hand-in any INCs
3.) Continue with Civic Action Project
4.) Start Chapter 6 Questions:
1.) Civil Disobedience
- violent criminal acts from Current Events
- non-violent protesting examples (see powerpoint above)
- Ghandi
- p. 126 (green box) - Thoreau's ideas on unjust laws
2.) Civic Purpose
- Craig Kielburger & Free the Children - videos in Civics 11 videos page
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2010
1.) Canadian Citizenship
-Rick Mercer rant about Conrad Black
- Citizenship test
- Citizenship video clips on Civics 11 videos page
2.) Multiculturalism
- Canadian policy vs American 'Metling Pot'
3.) First Nations Handouts for tomorrow's In-class Essay
- Essay question:
Explain how the historic treatment of Canadian Aboriginal groups has been unfair. Provide at least 3-4 examples with facts, information from your readings (textbook and handouts)
- write a 5-6 paragraph essay
- no notes can be used during the write
Thursday, Jan 13, 2010
1.) In-class Essay - use the question above
2.) Edit, proofread, and add to essay - use the BIG essay chart provided
Friday, Jan 14, 2010
Computer Lab - Rm 113
Work on:
- Civic Action Projects
- Chapter 6 Questions - First Nations section
- Start New Chapter 6 questions - Quebec
Reminder:
- Provincial Exam is on Monday, Jan 24 from 1-4pm
- last day to hand in work for the semester is Thursday, Jan 27
New essay topic for Monday:
- Provincial Exam is on Monday, Jan 24, 2011 @ 1-3pm in rm 111
- Be at least 20 minutes early
- bring a pen to write your outlines for the 2 essays
- you will received paper at the exam
- Hand work in before the exam
- I will collect textbooks wehn you arrive if you are done with them. You will have to return them at a later date if you have work to complete.
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010:
Grades 10 - 12
Report to the gym at 12:00 p.m. Dismissal will be at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010:
1.) Getting to Know you Activity
2.) Course Outline
3.) Civics 11 Introduction powerpoint
Thursday, Sept 9th, 2010:
1.) My Wiki demo
2.) finish Introduction powerpoint
3.) Local Leaders Project (in room 111 - computer lab)
Friday, Sept 10, 2010:
Room 111 - local leaders project
Monday, Sept 13, 2010:
1.) Local Heroes project - recap: How did it go? Where are we going from here?
- You will now try to see if your local leader can come and talk to our class. Your role is to find them and ask them to talk to our class about their leadership roles in the community.
2.) The Falling Man
- Take notes during the video to help you answer the following discussion topic questions in this page (discussion tab at the top):
1.) Why are images censored. Should they be censored in a democratic society?
2.) If he was your relative, would you want to know?
3.) Library @ 1:20pm to sign out textbooks
Tuesday, Sept 14, 2010
1.) Finish The Falling Man Documentary
2.) Questions after the doc:
- Any changes to your answers from yesterday? Any additions?
- In your opinion, would it be okay to build a Mosque at Ground Zero?
3.) Mosque at Ground Zero article
4.) Chapter 1 Timeline Assignment
- create a timeline called "Roots and Birth of Democratic Citizenship" (p. 7-21)
- Include dates, titles of events, descriptions of events, and why the event is important to democratic citizenship?
- Use your notebook to brainstorm
- Use the paper provided for your good copy
Wednesday, Sept 15, 2010
1.) Continue with the Timeline
- Due on Friday. This is the last day to work on it in class.
2.) Powerpoint notes - Types of Governments
Thursday, Sept 16, 2010
In the Library - Media Literacy Lesson (researching and dissecting info on the internet)
1.) Open up the website:
Internet Detective
2.) Read and work through the tutorials and be ready for a Quiz:
3.) Search the internet for informational websites for Thomas Hobbes & John Locke:
- Find 2 websites for each of the people above (4 in total)
- Complete the evaluation forms for all 4 websites
- Write 1 paragraph comparing Thomas Hobbes & John Locke's views of citizenship and government.
- Write 1 paragraph that either supports Hobbes or Locke, or counters either person's views.
Friday, Sept 17, 2010
1.) Facebook - current events
2.) Hobbes & Locke chart
- from my powerpoint
3.) Worktime:
- finish timeline (due today)
- finish 2 paragraphs from yesterday (due Tuesday)
Tuesday, Sept 21, 2010
topic - Political Ideologies
1.) What's Your Politics? Quiz
2.) Political Spectrum Intro
3.) Political Ideologies Project - "isms" project
- follow the instructions on this wiki page
(in the computer lab)
Wednesday, Sept 22, 2010
1.) Work time in the computer lab
- work on "isms" projects
- finish paragraphs on Hobbes and Locke
Thursday, Sept 23, 2010
1.) Introduction to Civic Action Projects
2.) Guest Speaker - Marilyn Miller
- examples of civic action projects
Friday, Sept 24, 2010
Computer Labtime:
1.) finish and post isms projects
2.) Brainstorm ideas for Civic Action Projects
Monday, Sept 27, 2010
1.) Adam Smith vs Carl Marx Articles
- make a "T" chart with info about both topics
- with a partner 'be' one of the two personalities and share the info
2.) Political Ideologies powerpoint notes
Tuesday, Sept 28, 2010
1.) Finish "T" charts with your partner
2.) Exit Pass (in your notebook)
- Who would you rather be, Smith or Marx? What do you like about their ideas? Why?
3.) "A State of Mind" video
- about life in North Korea
- In your notebooks, write the following questions and answers:
1.) Provide at least four examples of how North Korea is a totalitarian state.
2.) Provide at least five examples of how North Korea demonstrates the characteristics of a communist and/or fascist state.
Wednesday, Sept 29, 2010
1.) Finish "A State of Mind" video
Film Trailer:
2.) Homework: post a discussion response to my question about the video (discussion tab on this page)
Thursday, Sept 30, 2010
1.) Capitalism vs Communism Quiz
2.) Finish last 10 minutes of A State of Mind
3.) A-B Partners:
- What did you find interesting about the film?
- Individualism vs group mentality
4.) Introduction to Essay-Writing (prep for provincial exam)
- handouts
- marking rubrics
- samples
Friday, Oct 1, 2010
In-class write (Essay):
- In your opinion, explain which one is more important to a society, individual rights or group mentality? Make sure to describe both of the terms and provide several examples for your answer.
Homework:
- go to the following link: Political Ideologies Quiz- complete the quiz and post it on the Political Spectrum page under Civics 11 Projects.
Monday, Oct 4, 2010
1.) Essays from Friday:
- Partner share - fill out the big chart for your partner's essay
- complete the check list for your own essay
- complete your big chart with more info to write the good copy of your essay
- write good copy - due Thursday
2.) Chapter 2 - Democratic Values notes
3.) Chapter 2 Assignment handed out
Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010
1.) Democratic Values notes - continued
2.) British Parliamentary History
- Tony's Law - documentary
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2010
1.) Worktime:
- finish good copy of friday's essay (due tomorrow)
- Chapter 2 assignment
2.) Big Sugar Documentary
- on the conspiracy of Britain retaining Canada after the Seven Years' War, the sugar industry, and the slave trade,
Thursday, Oct 7, 2010
1.) Community Service - clean up school grounds
2.) Finish Big Sugar Doc
Friday, Oct 8, 2010
1.) Current Events: (follow articles and videos on Current Events page under Links)
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Warm Clothes Drive - bring clothes on Tuesday to school to distribute to the less fortunate.
2.) Worktime:
- Finish essay (overdue)
- Chapter 2 Assignment
Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010
1.) receive interm reports
2.) Worktime:
- finish and hand in any INC work from progress reports
- Chapter 2 Assignment - due Friday.
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010
1.) Worktime:
- finish and hand in any INC work
- Chapter 2 Assignment
2.) Introduce the Civic Mirror Project
- hand out Student Manuals
- covered Section 1 on the Manual
Thursday, Oct 14, 2010
Happiness Lesson
1.) What makes you happy?
2.) What is happiness?
- how media portrays happiness
- definition and description
3.) How to attain happiness?
- temporary vs ultimate
4.) Randy Pausch example
- see it in My Cool Stuff page, under Education
- look for it on Youtube
5.) Oxford Happiness Quiz
Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Room 113 - Computer Lab
1.) Reading Check #1 - Civic Mirror Student Manual Question Sheet for Part 1 (to help undertand the game)
2.) Receive username, country name, and password to log in to Civic Mirror website
3.) Work through p. 48 on Student Manual when logged in to go through the What-To-Do Section of the Practice Run of the game.
4.) Homework:
- Read Through Part 2 (p. 18-47) to get a better understanding of playing the game for Monday.- Be ready for Reading Check #2 on Monday - It will be used as a Quiz
- We will run activities from the Civic Mirror website & the Student Manuals for the next 2 weeks
- Chapter 2 Assignment due on Thursday, Oct 21, 2010
Monday, Oct 18, 2010
Civic MirrorTopic: Finish Practice Run & Create National Identity
Rm 113
- as a class, you will come up with a country name, history, culture, sloga, and symbols.
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010
Topic: Setting-Up Country Scenarios- vote on new country's symbols (Canananada)
Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010
Topic: Create National Identity #2 & Citizen ProfilesRm 113
- log on to civicmirror.com and create your family. Type Canananada as the country. Same usernames and passwords as before.
Thursday, Oct 21, 2010
Topic: National Constitution #1- BNA Act
- Constitution Activity - paraphrasing in groups
Monday, Oct 25, 2010
Topic: National Constitution #21.) What are Human Rights?
-Write guesses in your notebooks.
2.) The Story of Human Rights - youtube
- Write notes from the video - explanation & examples & the rights
3.) Constitution Activity (student manual p. 58-64)
- paraphrase the Canadian Constitution in 6 groups
- make a good copy for other groups to read
- evaluate the other groups' simplified clauses with the
Evaluation sheets provided by me
- hand in your group's clauses and evaluations for marks
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010
Topic: Constitution/Branches of Government1.) Rick Mercer - Everything you Wanted to Know About Canadian Government (video on Civics 11 Videos page)
2.) Finish group evaluations of paraphrasing of clauses of the constitution
3.) Three-Ringed Circus Cartoon from Schoolhouse Rock (on Civics 11 Video page)
4.) Canadian vs American Branches of Government - Charts & Notes
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010
Topic: Canadian Political Parties/Elections1.) Finish Branches of Government notes
2.) Canadian National Parties - notes, handout, and student quiz from earlier in the semester
3.) Create Student Political Parties Activity - from Civic Mirror Student Manual Lesson
- Read p. 65 - create a "T" chart on your notes - Civic Mirror Political System VS Canada's Politcal System
- Follow instructions on p.66-68 to form political parties
- Time to mingle and create parties
Thursday, Oct 28, 2010
Topic: Election CampaignsRm 113
1.) Rick Mercer Rant - Voting 101
2.) With your newly Created Parties - students must create an election campaign leading to our class elections:
- Create posters, platform, speeches, and debate questions for opposing parties.
Reminder: Election speeches will take place on Monday, Nov 1, 2010
Friday, Oct 29, 2010
Topic: ElectionsRm 113
Continue creating political parties election campaigns - posters (leader and issues), Platform (in a document or powerpoint), Leader's speech, questions for the other parties.
- Speeches, debates, and voting will take place on Wednesday
- The Hex Auction will take place on Thursday - Game On!
Monday, Nov 1, 2010
Topic: Election Campaigns
Rm 113
Carry on with your political parties - creating election campaigns
1 pm - BC Universities event in the Theatre.
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2010
Election Campaigns - Rm 113
Work with groups
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010
Election Campaigns - Rm 113
Carry on
Thursday, Nov 4, 2010
Presentations of Party Platforms
Friday, Nov 5, 2010
1.) Party Leaders' Speeches
2.) Introductions of candidates for Canananada
3.) Questions & Debates
4.) Balloting
Monday, Nov 8, 2010
1.) Civic Action Projects Reminder - Introduce Movember (my civic action project)
2.) Present ballot results - Introduce MPs & PM
3.) Worktime - See marks and work on INCs
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010
RM 133
Civic Mirror - Hex Auction
- Students bid on properties in Canananada (land, homes, businesses)
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010
1.) Reflection of the last 3 weeks of the Civic Mirror - Pre-game Activities
- How is the game useful and meaningful to gain understanding of the political process?
- What did you learn about politics?
- How can we apply what we learned to our lives and the 'real' world?
2.) Worktime - Last day to hand-in any INCs for Term 1.
3.) Review of the Canadian Political Structure & Process
- Who's Who in the Zoo? (3 branches)
- Rock the Vote - Election Process
- Who's who in the other zoo? (Provincial & Municipal politics)
(#3 will take several days - get ready!)
Friday, Nov 12, 2010
1.) Work Day:
- finish chapter 2 assignment - last possible day
- work on Chapter 3 Questions:
Monday, Nov 15, 2010
1.) Civic Mirror Pre-Game Self-Assessment- 3 questions to see what learning is taking place
2.) Elections in Canada (federal) - notes
3.) Election Process - animations (First Past the Post and Single Tranferable Vote)
- referendum questions in the last BC election
Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010
1.) Work Time:- MPs must meet to prepare for tomorrow's Winter Session - assign roles, prepare structure, propose bills
- Chapter 3 Questions - due next thursday
2.) How Bills Become Laws - notes & Schoolhouse Rock cartoon - I'm Only a Bill
Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010
Civic Mirror Winter Session - House of Commons Event1.) organize class room to look like the House of Commons floor
2.) Print agenda and proposed bill for MPs
3.) run through agenda - Speaker of the House, PM, Opposition, Readings of Bills (first to vote) - no Senate in Canananada
4.) Finish How Bills Become Laws notes
- readings
- Senate
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010
1.) Work time: - chapter 3 Questions due next Thursday
2.) Finish Laws notes
Friday, Nov 19, 2010
1.) Civic Action Project Ideas:
- Are We Digital Dummies? Documentary from CBC on Technology Addictions, Social, and Health Issues
2.) Computer Room:
- Open Market Event in Civic Mirror - buy, trade, rent property in the game.
- Make sure you check the website over the weekend to see if your wheelings and dealings have gone through
- Email or text students who were away to tell them to check in to the game to allow for deals to go through
- We will be in rm 111 on Monday to continue
Monday, Nov 22, 2010
1.) Continue Open Market Event in rm 111
- keep 'living' and taking care of your family by buying, selling and trading.
2.) Civic Action Projects
- answer the following petition form so that I know what your project is about
- work on Phase 1 from the criteria sheet given out on Thursday, Sept 23 on this page.
Reminder: midterm test on Monday - chapter 1, 2, and 3
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010
1.) Defining the Senate - notes & article on reforming the Senate
2.) Worktime - finish chapter 3 questions
3.) Federal Government Structure chart
Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010
1.) Fed. Govt Structure Chart
2.) Judicial Branch notes
3.) Provincial Govt Structure notes - comparison of fed govt
Reminder:
- Chapter 3 Questions due Monday
- Midterm test Monday (chapter1,2,3)
Thursday, Nov 25, 2010
1.) Review of Chapter 1 & 2 (on the midterm test):
- political ideologies
- history of Democracy (chap 1 timeline)
- history of democracy and citizenship rights in Canada (remember the timeline)
2.) worktime:
- finish chapter 3 questions
- make a cheat sheet for the midterm - you can bring one piece of paper (8 X 11) filled with notes back-to-back to use for the midterm.
Monday, Nov 29, 2010
1.) Midterm Exam
2.) take notes on terms you didn't understand on the test
3.) Be ready for rewrite exam - Friday
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010
1.) Are We Digital Dummies? - video
Intro questions:
- What is the Information Revolution?
- Do you multi-task? What does it look like? Are you good at it?
Notes:
- Take notes from the video about the statistics, research, and interesting facts presented in the video
Exit Pass:
- What can you take away from this video?
- What would you tell friends and family?
- What would you change about your technology use?
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010
Topic: Lead up to the Rise of Nazism
1.) Notes:
- Causes of WWI
- Canada at war
- Plans for war
2.) Trench warfare and visuals of war - Clip from film, A Very Long Engagement
3.) End of war - Treaty of Versailles at the Paris Peace Conference
Thursday, Dec 2, 2010
Class Activity - Paris Peace Conference Role Play
Purpose: to see how countries' agendas shaped the Treaty of Versailles at the end of WWI
- class is divided into The Big Three - France, Britain, and US
- you are given information sheets, decision sheet, and scoring sheet to go over with your country
- the activity is divided into 3 phases - planning, negotiation, and conference
Friday, Dec 3, 2010
Midterm Exam rewrite
Monday, Dec 6, 2010
Computer Lab ( room 111) - Working on Civic Action Projects
-work on your write ups please
- use the questions on the criteria sheet to complete the Phases
- Phase 1 will be due on Dec 17th (last day before the break)
here's the sheet again, if you have lost it:
tomorrow: WWII and the Holocaust
Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010
1.) Causes of WWII powerpoint
2.) Chapter 4 - Democracy Dies Vocab list:
o Reichstag
o National Socialist Worker’s Party (NAZI)
o Jewish people in Germany in 1930s
o Mein Kamf
o Communist Party
o chancellor and president
o Paul von Hindenburg
o Hermann Göring
o emergency powers
o Reich Citizenship Law / Nuremburg Laws
o Kristallnacht
o Holocaust
o “Final Solution”
3.) Fog of War - video
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010
1.) Apartheid powerpoint
2.) A Democracy Triumphs vocab list:
1. apartheid
2. Population Registration Act (and classifications with explanations)
3. homelands
4. African National Congress (ANC)
5. peaceful protest
6. Sharpeville Massacre
7. Nelson Mandela
8. political prisoners
9. British Commonwealth
10. economic and political sanctions (methods of pressuring South Africa to change racist policies – give examples)
11. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
12. International aid organizations – give examples
13. F.W. de Clerk
14. 1993 Novel Peace Prize
15. 1994 South Africa election (why important & outcome)
Thursday, Dec 9, 2010
1.) Worktime:- 2 vocab lists- Civic Action Projects 2.) United Nations notesFriday, Dec 10, 2010
1.) Sleeping Tigers: The Asahi Baseball Story video
- treatment of Japanese-Canadians during WWII
- see it on National Film Board of Canada website
Monday, Dec 10, 2010
1.) Entry Pass: What is the role of the United Nations?
2.) United Nations video on Civics 11 Videos Page
- take notes from the video
3.) UN Declaration of Human Rights video from YouTube:
- example of the policies the UN puts in place
4.) Shake Hands With the Devil video
- Romeo Delaire's experience in the Rwandan Genocide of 1994
- the failures of the United Nations in global conflicts
5.) Exit Pass:
- write a response to the Shake Hands With the Devil entry on the Discussion tab at the top of this page
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010
1.) Finish Shake Hands With the Devil video
2.) Civic Action Project work time:
- hand in Phase 1 write up by Friday
3.) United Nations vocab list for Chapter 4:
1. League of Nations
2. United Nations (UN)
3. UN Charter
4. Lester B. Pearson
5. General Assembly (& details of how works)
6. Security Council (& details of how works)
7. veto
8. permanent members (name countries as well)
9. Peaceful Resolutions to conflicts – name 3 examples
10. Secretary General
11. Lloyd Axworthy ( relation to Un & issues involved with)
12. ECOSOC (what is, & name 5 programs it oversees)
13. UNESCO
14. WHO
15. IMF
16. International law (purpose and how conducted overseas)
17. International Law Commission
18. International Court of Justice
19. The Hague, Netherlands
20. NATO
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010
Computer lab (rm 113)Worktime:- Holocaust & Apartheid vocab lists (chapter 4) due Friday- Civic Action Project Phase 1 due Friday- United Nations vocab list (chapter 4) due first day back from holiday- Chapter 5 Questions due first Friday back from holidayThursday, Dec 16, 2010
1.) Computer lab - rm 113work on any of the assignmenst aboveFriday, Dec 17, 2010
(35 minute class)
Happy New Year!!!
Tuesday, Jan 4, 2010
1.) Sicko - part of video on Canadian Medical System
2.) Tommy Douglas Article
3.) Chapter 5 Questions
Reminder:
Civics 11 e-Exam is on Monday Jan, 24 @ 1pm to 4pm in Rm 111 (computer Lab)
- Be early. At least 15 minutes before 1pm.
- Study by using the Civics 11 Exam Preparation Page
Wednesday, Jan 5, 2010
1.) p. 121 textbook - Think...Discuss...Act Eric Fromm's "sane society"
- with a partner, answer the 3 questions
- prepare to report out
- Class discussion from the 3 questions
2.) Worktime:
- chapter 4 vocab
Thursday, Jan 6, 2010
1.) Worktime
- finish chapter 4 vocabulary lists
- work on Chapter 5 questions
2.) Respecting Diversity
- Example from chart in textbook
- Women's Rights
- RCMP Uniform - Baltej Dhillon
Friday, Jan 7, 2010
Computer Lab - rm 113
Work on:
- Civic Action Projects - Phases 1-4
- finish other work
Monday, Jan 10, 2010
Computer Lab - Rm 113
1.) Progress reports handed out
2.) complete and hand-in any INCs
3.) Continue with Civic Action Project
4.) Start Chapter 6 Questions:
Last part of Chapter 5 powerpoint:
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2010
1.) Civil Disobedience
- violent criminal acts from Current Events
- non-violent protesting examples (see powerpoint above)
- Ghandi
- p. 126 (green box) - Thoreau's ideas on unjust laws
2.) Civic Purpose
- Craig Kielburger & Free the Children - videos in Civics 11 videos page
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2010
1.) Canadian Citizenship
-Rick Mercer rant about Conrad Black
- Citizenship test
- Citizenship video clips on Civics 11 videos page
2.) Multiculturalism
- Canadian policy vs American 'Metling Pot'
3.) First Nations Handouts for tomorrow's In-class Essay
- Essay question:
Explain how the historic treatment of Canadian Aboriginal groups has been unfair. Provide at least 3-4 examples with facts, information from your readings (textbook and handouts)
- write a 5-6 paragraph essay
- no notes can be used during the write
Thursday, Jan 13, 2010
1.) In-class Essay - use the question above
2.) Edit, proofread, and add to essay - use the BIG essay chart provided
Friday, Jan 14, 2010
Computer Lab - Rm 113Work on:
- Civic Action Projects
- Chapter 6 Questions - First Nations section
- Start New Chapter 6 questions - Quebec
Reminder:
- Provincial Exam is on Monday, Jan 24 from 1-4pm
- last day to hand in work for the semester is Thursday, Jan 27
New essay topic for Monday:
Friday, Jan 21, 2011
Work Day:
1.) finish Civic Action Projects
2.) Finish Quebec Questions (chapter 6):
3.) Study Chapter 7 Notes:
And... possible essay questions from chapter 7 for the Provincial Exam:
Reminder:
- Provincial Exam is on Monday, Jan 24, 2011 @ 1-3pm in rm 111- Be at least 20 minutes early
- bring a pen to write your outlines for the 2 essays
- you will received paper at the exam
- Hand work in before the exam
- I will collect textbooks wehn you arrive if you are done with them. You will have to return them at a later date if you have work to complete.